I think they just like doin' things the 'ard way Bob - not so long since they were still useing thatch and/or split shingles. Only trouble with corrugated iron is that it drip something awful after a frost. Gotta use a lining with it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Logan" <boblogan@xxxxxxxxx> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 1:38 PM Subject: [modeleng] Re: Shed Roofing in U K ???? > Could I please have an explanation? > > SHED Buildings in U. K. > > I note that a shed built in the back yard, ( behind the house,) some have > brick walls, others have ply or timber (lumber) walls, built on concrete or > wood floors. > > Then, THE ROOF, felt? Why? > Corrugated iron would be a lot easier to put on your roof frame. Here in > New Zealand, we have CI in either zinc coated or "Colorsteel," a factory > coated colour, in various colours too. And either lead-head nails or > special screws that self drill and thread into steel purlins. A membrane and > insulation pads are fitted into wall and ceiling cavities, and we have a > nice, snug Work Shed. Insulation helps keep tools and machines, rust-free. > > Why Felt? > > Bob L. > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 > > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.